Ten Sleep receives Placemaking Grant

TEN SLEEP – Thanks to a state grant, the town of Ten Sleep will undergo “place making” with new benches and public areas, it was announced during Monday’s town council meeting.

Last month, Councilperson Constance Sweeney reported that the town had applied for the Placemaking Grant through the Wyoming Main Street Project, which now, will grant the town up to $2,500 for park benches and picnic tables.

Sweeney will also be seeking dog sanitary stations for the town park and community center, providing free clean up bags for visitors.

According to the Wyoming Business Council, “the Placemaking process capitalizes on a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential, and it results in the creation of quality public spaces that contribute to people’s health, happiness, and well-being.”

Thanks to Ten Sleep area resident Terril Mills, the town will also be receiving a mature Christmas tree, to be planted in the town community garden on Second Street.

Sweeney is leading an effort to start a tree lighting and decoration committee for the tree’s use during the holidays, along with encouraging local businesses to decorate in December.

In other town business, it was noted that curb and gutter replacement on South Fir Street will begin this week, with asphalt replacement on the street next week.